The Sims 3: Showtime

[Kweenie]

Hello
Thank you Frani for the new .We'll see videos to inform us better about this EP.
I hope the new patch will come with this new EP won't mess up the game,it very annoying to fix everything by yourself.Plus I hope the social gameplay will be optional, we activate or not this option,only for people who wants to share their world with others, I personally don't want to play with others.

[Bleakoptimism]

Quote from origin:
"Live the rags to riches story with your Sims while being connected to your friends! Experience the rise to stardom as your Sim performs on stage from one venue to the next. And for the first time, The Sims 3 Showtime introduces social features, including SimPort, an all-new feature that lets you send your Sims to a friend’s game! There, your Sim can perform at your friend’s venue in front of your friend’s Sims! You will also be able to chat with friends and post messages and screenshots on your friends’ walls.

KEY FEATURES

• Your Sims can live the dream as Singers, Performers, Magicians, and DJs. Watch them rise to fame—or go down in flames as they perform for other Sims.
• All-new social features: chat with friends, post to their walls, give status updates, and create friends lists.
• Send your Sims to a friend’s game and have your friend’s Sim come to your game!
• Create your own venue! Build a swanky concert hall, a massive stadium, or an indie club. How the stage is built will influence your Sims’ performance and career progression. "

I can't say the sim port excites me, the venues will be cool but I don't see this as expansion worthy. I do like the magician career idea, sounds kind of fun. Might get this but after it has the price has come down a little.

[Kweenie]

I saw the video and I would like to get it , sound like very funny no doubt about that.The only thing make me sfear is the "simport" I hope we don't be forced to install it if we don't want to.

[Frani Jo]

I think it looks quite fun too, I like all the new careers (still would've preferred weather though, just sayin'....) And I agree about the simport idea..don't think I really want to share my sim, I don't think that's the point of playing this game. We'll have to see how nice to unique items are though for doing that.

[Kweenie]

I think it looks quite fun too, I like all the new careers (still would've preferred weather though, just sayin'....) And I agree about the simport idea..don't think I really want to share my sim, I don't think that's the point of playing this game. We'll have to see how nice to unique items are though for doing that.

Frani ,I still think EA will develop seasons I'm sure of that,they know this EP is very wanted to make us pleased and make money.I'm glad some people aren't really agree with the SimPort I felt alone against it.I don't want to share my sim with somebody except when I want to share a or some of them in forums , not for "friends"only.
Wait and see as I said,we need more information about this function I'm scrared of.

[Frani Jo]

Here's a little more info http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/474098.page

[Sunhair]

I'm actually looking forward to Showtime. Also I knew Ea would in no shape or nor form would they make the Social Aspects Mandatory too much back lash would occur.

[deestar]

I will only be paying EA more money if they solve the CTD issues with Pets/Patch 1.26 since my game is virtually unplayable after a fresh reinstall, new copy of base game and no Cc/Mods, otherwise EA is not getting one more dime from me no matter how much I want some of the features in Showtime, I will go make animals for Zoo Tycoon 2 at least Bill Gates fixes his games when they break

[simplythebest]

"All of the social tools and associated gameplay is optional. If you want to share your Sims with your friends, that’s great! But, you certainly don’t need to, if it’s just not your thing.

Also, these features are an enhancement and expansion upon many of the online features that you’re likely already using in your The Sims 3 game, such as The Store, Memories, and the Community MyPage. Great care was taken to make sure that the systems are completely secure and adhere to strict privacy and security guidelines. There is no risk that your game will be affected by untested user created content or compromised data that could contain bugs or viruses. Sims who visit your town via SimPort will default to the traits, clothes, and objects that you have locally in your game. "

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So they say...doesn't mean there won't be issues or things will go as great as they claim. Bad enough they "phone home" every time you open your launcher so they know what you have/do as it is...oh yeah, "big brother IS watching"...

HATE the social feature....looks like an extended version of NL
(though there are those that say it isn't like NL...maybe they are blind? who knows, its just MY opinion. Hate S3 forum cuz some of them act like know-it-alls, and if you disagree with them, they act like you are dumb & wrong & only their opinion is right - as if ONLY what they say is fact. That's why I like this site most...no snotty meanies here, LOL!) :GingerbreadHouse

Anyway. I am VERY disappointed & it might be the first exp pack I don't buy...plenty of time to decide though :Elf

P.S. And I am still upset with the consequences of Pets issues....it sucks!!!

[Kweenie]

Jenn you're absolutely right ;) you said everything about the crap side of the ts3 well (too bad it worths it though)

I'm not a member of any S3 Forums because of the way they're acting with us, I kinda expose my problem here, I'm sure somebody will help me a bit as people can,friendly, with hearts on their sleeves.